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Il Latini Frommer's Exceptional

Cuisine Florentine
Hours Tues-Sun 12:30-2:30pm and 7:30-10:30pm
Address
Via del Palchetti 6r
Location Off Via della Vigna Nuova, Near Piazza Santa Trínita
Transportation Bus: C, 6, 11, 36, 37, or 68
Reservations Reservations strongly recommended
Phone 055-210-916
Prices Primi 6€ ($7.80); secondi 8€-16€ ($10-$21); unofficial fixed-priced full meal with limitless wine 30€-35€ ($39-$46)
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V
Season Closed 15 days in Aug and Dec 24-Jan 6

Frommer's Review

Narcisso Latini opened this cheap locals' eatin' joint in 1950, though it now gets as many tourists as Florentines. Now in his mid-90s, Narcisso still stops by to lend a hand. For dinner, arrive at 7:30pm to get in the crowd massed at the door, for even with a reservation you'll have to wait as they skillfully fit parties together at the communal tables. In fact, getting thrown together with strangers and sharing a common meal is part of the fun here. Under hundreds of hanging prosciutto ham hocks, the waiters try their hardest to keep a menu away from you and serve instead a filling, traditional set meal with bottomless wine. This usually kicks off with ribollita and pappa al pomodoro or penne strascicate (in a ragù mixed with cream). If everyone agrees on the arrosto misto, you can get a table-filling platter heaped high with assorted roast meats. Finish off with a round of cantucci con vin santo for everyone.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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